Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The portfolio debate

It is quickly coming to the end of my course, and my mind is spinning trying to prepare a portfolio that is unique, functional, and contains my best work... The daunting task is threatening to take over my mind and, if I am not careful, my sleep.

Issue 1: What to include?

Up to this point, the majority of my work has been prepared for academic purposes which mean the work is mostly generic and displays only a small portion of my skills. It becomes even more frustrating when I think of the best document I ever created is protected by legal privilege; therefore, cannot be used in my portfolio.

Issue 2: What format?

This is only a partial issue. I know I will need both an electronic and a paper version of my portfolio since you never know what will be made available during an interview.

For the electronic version, I am considering two options for general purpose and one for more specific uses. Dropbox’s Public folder and/or a website would be ideal for general usage since both allow the viewer to select and view the various pieces at their leisure, but an executable CD/DVD when going in for an interview because storing the CD/DVD is easier than a USB stick.

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